U.S. WOMEN ABROAD (May 20): Jenny Benson, FC Energy advance in Russian Cup

Elena Danilova, RussiaÆs teen phenom at last yearÆs WomenÆs World Cup, scored two first-half goals and FC Energy Voronezh romped to a 6-0 victory at Victoria Belgorod in the first round of the Russian WomenÆs Cup.

Former Philadelphia Charge defender Jenny Benson played 90 minutes for Energy at left back. She also has played the full match in both of EnergyÆs league matches.

Natalia Zivchenko added two goals for Energy, which dominated its second-division foe to advance to a quarterfinal clash with Moscow-based Chertanovo.

RUSSIA

Russian Cup, First Round

* Jenny Benson (FC Energy Voronezh, D1), at Victoria Belgorod, 6-0.
90 minutes at left back.
Season Russian Cup stats: 1 game, 0 goals.